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Durham County Council Wins National Award For Social Value Work
Durham County Council has received national recognition for its work to use procurement as a tool for growth. The council is celebrating after winning the Excellence in Social Value Award at the prestigious National GO Awards. The prize celebrates organisations, projects or initiatives that are brea...
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County Durham Libraries Launch Summer Reading Challenge For Children
Children across County Durham are being encouraged to read as many library books as they can this summer. Durham County Council has launched the Summer Reading Challenge across all 39 of its libraries. Held in partnership with The Reading Agency, the challenge invites children aged from four to 11-y...
Union criticises 'absence of meaningful consultation' ahead of Durham High School's sudden closure
Durham High School closed for good last week
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North East restaurant fined after serving 'dairy-free' cappuccinos containing milk
The restaurant twice sold cappuccinos as dairy-free even though they contained milk
Full list of North East road closures and roadworks this week
All the planned road closures and roadworks across the region for the week beginning Monday, July 6
Crook School Celebrates New Library Funded By Local Community
A NEW chapter has begun for North East schoolchildren after their local community helped raise more than £7,000 towards a new library.The new bespoke school library at Peases West Primary Academy, in Crook, was opened by local councillor Cathy Hunt, with assistance from the school’s junior leader...
County Durham School Playground Set For Upgrade Thanks To Persimmon Donation
CHILDREN in a County Durham community will see their school playground transformed following a donation from a national property develop...
Emergency protest held following the sudden closure of Durham High School after 142 years
Teachers, school staff and parents will hold an emergency demonstration outside of the school
Only five out of 800 Wetherspoons to open for England v Mexico and two are in the North East
JD Wetherspoon have confirmed that only five of its pubs will open for the 1am game between England and Mexico
All action county show makes return this weekend with TV star dogs, monster trucks and Shetland pony race
Durham County Show is back this July 4-5 weekend
Durham Music Service Celebrates Young Talent At Gala Durham
Some of County Durham’s finest young musicians took to the stage at Gala Durham for a memorable evening of live music. Durham County Council’s Music Service hosted its Leavers’ Gala Concert at the venue, celebrating the talent and achievements of young musicians supported by the service. Featu...
£240,000 NHS payout after Durham patient needed foot amputated when fractured ankle became infected
A man had to have a life-saving amputation after his fractured ankle became severely infected under NHS care
Road Closures And Travel Advice Announced For Durham Miners Gala 2026
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Wharton Park Becomes Open-Air Gallery For Free Outdoor Exhibition
Wharton Park has been transformed into an open-air gallery for the first time with Small Pleasures: A Wild Imagining, a free outdoor exhibition celebrating community creativity and the importance of public green spaces.Created by artist Zara Worth with Creativity Works, in partnership with Durham Co...
Durham Cathedral announces return of stunning light show, its new theme and tickets
Tickets on sale now for new 2026 Luxmuralis experience
County Durham Pupils Take To The Pitch With Marylebone Cricket Club
YOUNG cricketers from a North East education trust were bowled over after getting the chance to play alongside members of the UK's premier cricket club.To encourage more young players from state schools into cricket, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) – custodian of the Laws of Cricket – staged a ser...
Alnwick Holiday Home Firm Wins Regional Business Award After Rapid Growth
A North East holiday home management company has been recognised at the North East Chamber of Commerce Awards after expanding from 13 properties to more than 130 in less than two years.North East Escapes, based in Alnwick with a sales and marketing presence in Tynemouth, was named Start Up and Grow ...
Bishop Auckland Town Youth Awards Celebrate Outstanding Young People
Bishop Auckland Town Hall was filled with pride, inspiration and celebration on Monday 22 June 2026 as the community came together for the Bishop Auckland Town Youth Awards, recognising the remarkable achievements of young people from across the town. The prestigious event … The post Bishop ...
North East Company Recite Me Recognised For Using AI To Improve Digital Access
North East Accessibility Firm Recite Me Named In Global AI Innovation ListA North East digital accessibility specialist has been recognised in a global ranking celebrating innovative uses of artificial intelligence.Recite Me has been named in TechRound’s AI45, an annual list highlighting organisat...
Dalton Park Set For Major Bus And Active Travel Upgrades
County Durham residents will soon have easier access to a popular shopping centre thanks to major funding for a range of transport improvements. A total of £3.2 million has been allocated to Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors by the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority, via Durham County Council, ...